David KirklandOct 3, 20235 minStop Comparing Students, Set Growth Targets Instead: A Secret to Education TransformationThe focus on growth contrasts with what happens in education, where students are often compared to one another. This is a mistake.
David KirklandSep 25, 20237 minDecolonizing the Gradebook: Reimagining Assessment as a Tool for Equity and EmpowermentBy David E. Kirkland Grading, in its most basic form, is a system of power entrenched within a larger power structure. Its roots burrow...
David KirklandSep 9, 20238 minThe Persistence of Future: Guidance for the Equitable Use of AI in Education By David E. Kirkland, PhD For millions of students across the U.S., the 2023-24 school year started weeks or even days ago. This year,...